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BSN for RNs

Nursing – BSN Post-Licensure (BSN for RNs) Program Admission Criteria

As the standards of the healthcare industry dictate the need for further nursing education, ResU offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Registered Nurses (BSN for RNs). This BSN is designed for the associate degree-level or nursing diploma RN who is looking to upgrade their credentials by bridging the gap between their current credential and the BSN. ResU offers the BSN for RNs program in both the online format and the hybrid format (mixture of in-class and online) with the working professional in mind. This seven-class program may be completed in as little as 16 months. For RNs wishing to pursue the MSN, ResU also offers a post-licensure RN to MSN program.

As an upper-division transfer school, nurses will need to transfer in semester credits in areas such as: General Education, Pre-Nursing Support and Nursing classes already taken. We highly recommend completing a transcript evaluation in order to understand the classes that would transfer and the classes still needed. I need a transcript evaluation!

BSN for RNs Admission Criteria

A cumulative, undergraduate college grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale

A cumulative science grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale (calculated form Chemistry, Microbiology, Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II)

A cumulative nursing grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale (calculated from all nursing courses completed)

Must be a graduate of a NLNAC/ACEN accredited, IDFPR approved, and/or Diploma nursing program

Must hold a current and unencumbered Illinois nursing license or an unencumbered nursing license from the state in which you reside (for out-of-state students enrolling in online program)

Must transfer in about 99 semester credits in areas such as General Education, Pre-Nursing Support and Nursing classes already taken

We want you to succeed, and will honor your past achievements. Everyone’s journey is different, but we’re here to help you reach your destination in a way that works best for you. Using a holistic approach, ResU works with you by offering personalized, individualized plans that take into account your educational background, as well as your work experience and life experience.

BSN for RNs Application Requirements

Submit an online application and fee ($50 nonrefundable)

Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended

Submit a copy of your current Illinois Nursing License or license from the state in which reside (for out-of-state students enrolling in online program)

Submit a current resume or curriculum vitae

Start Terms and Application Deadlines

The BSN for RN program starts in the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms each year.

Fall application deadline is July 15th or until all seats are filled

Spring application deadline is November 15th or until all seats are filled

Summer application deadline is March 30th or until all seats are filled

BSN for RNs FAQs

This section was designed to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the BSN for RNs program.

Check our college transfer guide to see which courses will transfer to ResU. To request a transcript evaluation, please email all unofficial transcripts from every college or university you have attended to transcripts@resu.edu.